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    Chris L.

    Wow what a great Community treasure! We attended the fundraising dinner event, which was a tremendous success. I enjoyed walking around checking out the various farm animals and historic buildings. Our servers this evening were high school students from Plano HS. Thank you for such a fun evening!

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    Laura C.

    In spite of the heat, we enjoyed a lively group touring with a terrific docent at Farmstead Heritage Museum in Plano last weekend. Do Go Here!! This daily tour is amazing! Certainly one of the best we have ever been part of for a Victorian homestead and farm. Our docent was an enthusiastic retired history teacher and he loves this place. We are fans, too, now! Once a 360 acre farm, Hunter and Mary Alice Farrell built their home here in 1891 along Plano's Pitman Creek. After their daughter Ammie Wilson died in 1972, the property which had been willed to an orphanage, was eventually sold to Plano and the 4.6 acre homestead next to the creek became a museum in 1986. Hunter Farrell was already a wealthy man in the gravel industry. As each new technology or invention became available, Hunter Farrell wanted it for their home. The home was built originally without electricity or plumbing; but both were eventually added. The farm was run by a farm manager who lived only a few yards away and not by Mr. Farrell. Ammie Farrell Wilson raised award winning sheep and didn't farm the land either. The farm and farm buildings were well cared for though - perfect for becoming a museum. Outside and behind the Farrell-Wilson Farmstead Heritage Victorian home are a dozen outbuildings. The farm is planted cottage garden style with flowers and vegetables. They have festivities throughout the year with demonstrations and special activities. There are farm animals here year round. I was struck by how clean the grounds and pens were here. They had multiple chicken coops, two large adult goats, lamb and sheep pens, and a donkey; I didn't really smell or even see much manure. My husband LOVES donkeys. Pancho the donkey apparently loves people. He'd like them even better if they came bearing treats. The interior of the home is immaculate and temperature controlled throughout. The time period wall paper restoration is very impressive and all areas of the home are able to be seen. We thoroughly enjoyed the hour and a half tour. The docent was knowledgeable and answered everyone's questions. I highly recommend this experience. There are stairs involved. There is a fee to tour the home. You may enjoy the grounds for free during museum hours any time. http://planomagazine.com/heritage-farmstead-museum/ is an excellent article detailing the activities held at the Homestead Museum.

    Leslie E.

    Lights on the farm at heritage farmstead museum was a wonderful experience. We enjoyed our night here it's the perfect place to see beautiful lights and enjoy s'mores by the fire. It is the coolest Christmas event. I look forward to coming back again! The kids loved meeting Santa! I think they do need sitting area for the family so we can do group pictures!

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    Garry H.

    What a great place! Admission is so cheap. Glenda and I enjoy history, so this place was right up my alley. Think about living without all the technology that makes our lives so easy. Sounds horrible to me! But it's so interesting. Think about living most of your life without electricity or indoor running water. All the outbuildings were full of tools from that time period. Lots of cute animals that made farm life a chore. The signs say don't touch, but we were following a tour guide that couldn't resist the sheep. We, and the sheep, enjoyed all the petting and rubbing! Such a fun time. We didn't get to tour the house, but we'll be back so we can. This place is a must. Do it!

    Ashley R.

    Frugal family fun. Perfect for an inquisitive toddler. The highlight was buttermilk the cow you can milk. All the staff was super welcoming and friendly. Small parking lot but plenty of space for a Tuesday morning visit

    Dinah M.

    This museum is gorgeous. There was a birthday party of children enjoying the grounds as we visited. When you visit, be sure to follow the trail down to the creek where the ducks are playing. It's peaceful and a nice walk. You will need to visit around 1 in order to take advantage of the guided tour through the house on the grounds. The cost is minimal. A donation of $3 is needed to walk around and feed the chickens and see the livestock. A donation of $7 is required to enjoy the guided tour.

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    The house is the best. I'd kill to own one of these homes one day...

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    A great place to slow down and relax. Chickens, hogs, wildflowers and it's almost downtown Plano. Go check it out!!! -- 10gig Tex

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    Heritage Farmstead has hosted the CCCA Home Coming Pep Rally again this year. Always a good time, wonderful place to hold an event.

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